As noted above, bards (only) can compare two instruments to get an idea of how well they function within a given repertoire. Example:

compare tambourine rattle

A tambourine with colorful streamers looks superior to a bone rattle for Comedic performance.
A tambourine with colorful streamers and a bone rattle seem equally suited for Epic performance.
A tambourine with colorful streamers looks superior to a bone rattle for Romantic performance.
A tambourine with colorful streamers looks inferior to a bone rattle for Tragic performance.

Notes: Only bards can do this. Instruments of a much higher level than the bard may not be able to be compared, as the bard does not yet appreciate their complexity.


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